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In this lesson, we will learn how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian, and also how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and we have a wide variety of delicious dishes and beverages to choose from. So let's dive in and explore the vocabulary and phrases that will help us navigate the culinary landscape of Iran!

Ordering Food and Drink

When you go to a restaurant or cafe in Iran, you may encounter different situations, such as ordering from a menu, asking for recommendations, or requesting specific dietary preferences. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary to help you in these situations:

Basic Phrases

Let's start with some basic phrases that you can use when ordering food and drink:

• "I would like to order, please." - "Lotfan, mikham sefaresh konam."
• "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"
• "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
• "I am allergic to peanuts." - "Man beh zardchobe alergi daram."
• "Can I see the menu, please?" - "Mishe menoyo bebinam, lotfan?"
• "Is there a special today?" - "Emrooze mozoo'i hast?"
• "Can I have the bill, please?" - "Mishe hesab ro bedam, lotfan?"

Vocabulary

Now let's learn some vocabulary related to food and drink:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
غذا	ghaza	food
نوشیدنی	noshidani	beverage
نان	nan	bread
برنج	berenj	rice
گوشت	goosht	meat
مرغ	morgh	chicken
ماهی	mahi	fish
سبزیجات	sabzijat	vegetables
میوه	meyve	fruit
قهوه	ghahve	coffee
چای	chai	tea

Ordering from the Menu

When you are ready to order, you can use the following phrases:

• "I would like the chicken kebab, please." - "Lotfan, kebab morgh mikham."
• "Can I have the vegetable soup?" - "Mishe ash sabzijat ro bedam?"
• "I'll have the fish with rice." - "Man mahi ba berenj mikham."
• "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
• "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

If you want to express your likes and dislikes, you can use the following phrases:

• "I love this dish." - "Man in ghaza ro dust daram."
• "I don't like spicy food." - "Man ghaza-yeh torki ro dost nadaram."
• "This drink is delicious." - "In noshidani khoshmaze."
• "I'm not a fan of seafood." - "Man oghdehi ha ro khoshhal nemisham."

Additional Phrases

Here are some additional phrases that may come in handy when ordering food and drink:

• "Is the water filtered?" - "Ab, saftrin shode?"
• "Can I have some more bread, please?" - "Mishe ye kam nane bishtar bedam, lotfan?"
• "Do you accept credit cards?" - "Kard-e etemad ra qabul mikonid?"
• "Is there a restroom?" - "Dastshuye'i hast?"
• "Can I have a glass of water, please?" - "Mishe ye tumbek ab bedam, lotfan?"

Practice Exercise

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Imagine you are at a restaurant in Iran and you want to order food and drink. Write down the sentences you would use in Persian to place your order. Don't forget to include any dietary preferences or restrictions you may have.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian. We also learned how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and being able to navigate the culinary landscape will enhance your cultural experience. So next time you find yourself in Iran, don't hesitate to try the delicious Persian cuisine!

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions

• Lesson 1: Saying "Hello" and "Goodbye"
• Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others

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Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation

• Lesson 3: Word order in Persian sentences
• Lesson 4: Present tense conjugation of the verb "to be"
• Lesson 5: Present tense conjugation of regular verbs

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Unit 3: Talking about daily routines

• Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine
• Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines

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Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns

• Lesson 8: Direct object pronouns
• Lesson 9: Possessive pronouns

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Unit 5: Persian culture and customs

• Lesson 10: Persian etiquette and hospitality
• Lesson 11: Persian holidays and celebrations

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Unit 6: Food and drink

• Lesson 12: Ordering food and drink
• Lesson 13: Talking about food and drink

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Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation

• Lesson 14: Past tense of regular verbs
• Lesson 15: Word order in past tense sentences

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Unit 8: Persian literature and arts

• Lesson 16: Persian poetry and classical literature
• Lesson 17: Persian cinema and music

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Unit 9: Travel and transportation

• Lesson 18: Means of transportation
• Lesson 19: Travel preparations and bookings

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Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences

• Lesson 20: Using the imperative mood
• Lesson 21: Using infinitives
• Lesson 22: Complex sentences and conjunctions

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Unit 11: Persian history and geography

• Lesson 23: Persian civilization and ancient history
• Lesson 24: Modern history and contemporary issues

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Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment

• Lesson 25: Sports and active recreation
• Lesson 26: Entertainment and leisure activities

Other Lessons

• Meat
• Bedroom
• Eastern Numerals
• Asking Directions
• Camping
• Halloween
• Telephone
• Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines
• Celebrations
• Countries and Continents

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